Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 30: The Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, organised ‘1st Annual Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal Memorial Debate Competition’ for the students of the colleges and University departments, here today.
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor JU, was the chief guest and Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs, JU, was the guest of honour at the valedictory function. Family members of Prof Jamwal were also present on the occasion.
In his address, Prof Umesh Rai said that Prof Jamwal was not only a remarkable academician but also a person, who truly embodied ownership of his department, institution, culture & broader community. Underscoring the importance of embodying such qualities,
Prof Anju Bhasin expressed hope that the academic discourse generated by the event would stimulate the students’ intellect.
Dean Students Welfare, Prof Prakash Antahal informed about the contributions of Prof Jamwal in various capacities in JU.
Prof Sarika Manhas informed in detail about the relevance and scope of this new initiative by JU. Dr Madhulika Singh, representing the Department of History, read the citation about Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal.
Dr Virender Koundal, Director DSRS and Dr Udham Dass, ( JKAS & Scholar of Prof Jamwal) shared various facets of Prof Jamwal’s generous personality. Madan Sharma, an employee of DSW, presented a Dogri poem in reverence of Prof Jamwal.
The topic for the 1st Annual Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal Memorial Debate Competition was “In the opinion of the house, Penalizing Drug Addicts is an effective measure to control drug menace”.
Vatsalya Chadha from the Department of Law, JU secured the First position whereas Sushant from the Law School, JU and Anadi Mishra from Kathua Campus secured Second and Third positions, respectively. The Certificates of Merit were awarded to Aasmi Abrol from MIET, Shiena Singh from the Department of English, JU, Skilva Rajput from DD & OE, JU and Suneha Chambyal from DSRS, JU.
Prof Archan Kesar, Prof Neelam Saraf and Prof Aekta Gupta were the adjudicators and Dr Hema Gandotra was the Teacher Incharge of the event.
Prominent amongst those who attended the programme, included Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies; Prof Pankaj Srivastava, Director DD & OE; Dr Manisha Kaul (JKAS & Scholar of Prof Jamwal), senior Faculty members, officers, staff, scholars and students of JU. Prof Garima Gupta presented the vote of thanks.
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